Network Cards under $250

2 network cards under $250 from StarTech.com and Synology. Prices run $194 to $210.

Akpzkyywn

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed

+Intel I226 chip

+Connects to a PCIe slot

−Takes up a PCIe slot

$193.90

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.3

2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps speed on each RJ45 port

+Two RJ45 ports for two connections

+PCI Express interface with Intel I226 chip

$210.14

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network card	Speed	Ports	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
	2.5		PCIe	RJ45	Intel	n/a	$193.90 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
	2.5	2	PCIe	RJ45	Intel	7.3	$210.14 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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